Remake of rape revenge film is malevolent, vile
Starring: Sarah Butler Pitchforks: 1/2 out of 5 Rating: R (Unrated) Opens: Oct. 8
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Starring: Sarah Butler Pitchforks: 1/2 out of 5 Rating: R (Unrated) Opens: Oct. 8
“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” Starring: Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts Pitchforks: 4 out of 5 Rating: PG-13 Opens: Oct. 8
"Secretariat" Starring: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, James Cromwell Pitchforks: 3.5 out of 5 Rating: PG Opens: Oct. 8
It’s easy to tell from the title that the people involved in making the upcoming film “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” must have a funny bone. The State Press spoke with the cast and directors of the upcoming comedy/drama in a conference call, in which they let their humorous sides show.
Staring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins Pitchforks: 4.5 out of 5 Rating: R
I’ve always felt that the scariest movies aren’t the ones where teenagers are hacked to bits, zombies plague small towns or innocent people are senselessly tortured in elaborate fashions. The thrillers that truly evoke fear are grounded in reality and put the audience under possible, vulnerable circumstances. That’s why the infamous shower scene in “Psycho” and the opening shark attack in “Jaws” still give people chills after all these years.
2 out of 5 Pitchforks Starring: Nev Schulman Rated: PG-13
The cast alone was enough to make me optimistic about “You Again.” The film brings together several gifted actresses who have all done great comedic work in the past. Walking into the theater I thought to myself, “This is a comedy that’s going to have potential.”
Phillip Seymour Hoffman has truly evolved into one of our premium character actors. From his Oscar-winning portrayal of Truman Capote to his role as the lingering Father Flynn in “Doubt,” Hoffman has proven time and time again that he is a complete performer. He never plays the same part twice and always brings new zest to every one of his characters.
“Easy A” Staring: Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci Stars: 4 out of 5 Rating: PG-13
“Alpha and Omega” Staring: Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper Pitchforks: 1.5 out of 5 Rating: PG
The State Press spoke with Chris Sparling, screenwriter of “Buried,” an upcoming thriller staring Ryan Reynolds. In addition to writing, Sparling also has several acting, directing and producing credits to his name.
The State Press spoke with Amy Ettinger, director of the 10th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival. The festival will screen 27 films, including five Oscar contenders from the 2010 award season. The event begins on Oct. 1 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater.
Charismatic actress Emma Stone has distinguished herself as a promising screen talent over the past few years. She made her film debut in “Superbad” where an inebriated Jonah Hill passed out on her. In the midst of all the over-the-top violence in “Zombieland,” she still managed to create a charming and resilient character.
From “What Happens in Vegas” to “The Ugly Truth,” the romantic comedy genre is suffering one of the greatest depressions in cinematic history. “The Switch” is no less predictable than other recent romantic comedies. But you know what? I don’t care. This film completely won me over with its charm and warmth. There’s bound to be those who label the movie as overly sentimental; nevertheless, I found “The Switch” to be an authentic pleasure from the protagonist’s opening monologue to the final shot.
Buddy cop movies are notorious for so many clichés that you’d think the genre would be open to numerous great satires. Films such as “Hollywood Homicide,” “Taxi,” “Showtime,” and most recently Kevin Smith’s “Copout” however, have proven that poking fun at buddy cop movies is easier said than done. Although there have been some successful send-ups of the genre like “Hot Fuzz,” a majority of these movies fall flat because they never decide whether they want to be a lampoon or a flat-out action comedy. Where some of these films have fallen short, “The Other Guys” is a buddy cop comedy that works due to the chemistry of its leads and some hilariously written dialogue.
Debra Granik’s “Winter’s Bone” is one of the most genuine movies of recent memory. From the dialog to the performances, not a second of it goes by that feels contrived or manipulative. The film is just about flawless in its depiction of a family scraping to get by in the Ozarks Mountain Country.
“Dinner for Schmucks” is a movie comprised of a man who feeds his pet vulture by regurgitating food into its mouth, a ventriloquist married to his dummy and a woman who believes she can talk to the souls of dead animals.
When it comes to selecting a conference's top college football team to begin a season, the Pac-10 has had perhaps the most obvious go-to choice of any in recent years.
The State Press sat down and interviewed the cast of Edgar Wright’s new film, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” based on the celebrated graphic novel series. The cast consists of Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin and Brandon Routh.
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